How to pronounce parolees
Say it like puh-roh-LEEZ. Parolees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ).
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- puh
- roh
- LEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parolees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parolees
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-roh-LEEZ.
What does parolees mean?
- plural of parolee How to pronounce parolee
Words that rhyme with parolees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parolees.
Questions about saying parolees
How do you pronounce parolees?
Say puh-roh-LEEZ. The American pronunciation is /pəˌroʊˈliz/. In British English it is /pəˌrəʊˈliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parolees?
Parolees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ). Broken into parts: puh · roh · LEEZ.
Is parolees pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəˌrəʊˈliːz/ (puh-roh-LEEZ).